Cumberland among central NC counties under severe thunderstorm warning Friday

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Central North Carolina is under a severe weather threat today, and now some areas are under a severe thunderstorm warning.

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The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued the alert at 3:54 p.m. for Hoke County, western Cumberland County, southeastern Moore County, southwestern Harnett County and northeastern Scotland County. It is in effect until 4:45 p.m.

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Forecasters said a “cluster of severe thunderstorms” stretching from northeast of Pope AAF to near Fort Bragg to Aberdeen was seen on the radar moving south at 10 miles per hour. The main hazard expected with these storms is 60-mile-per-hour wind gusts.

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The latest watches, warnings and advisories across central NC are listed below.

⚠️ Current Weather Alerts

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